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AF57 UCG

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 4cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,671 mi
Last recorded141,671 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 UCG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 141,671 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2025 141,671 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 140,350 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 138,320 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 135,902 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 135,902 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 133,506 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 133,506 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 133,010 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 132,255 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Aug 2019 130,263 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 126,793 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 111,725 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 111,725 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WASHER PIPE DISCONNECTED (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 106,941 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S WING REPEATER DAMAGE

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 106,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 106,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 layer outer edge (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working len broken (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front tyre started to wear on outer edge and cut on oter edge

Offside Front wing damaged but not dangrous

Offside Rear tyre started to wear on inner edge

tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 1 Apr 2015 95,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 84,501 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 78,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 67,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front pads soon

Pass 28 Jul 2011 51,933 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 39,525 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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AF57 UCG is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 4cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 80,116 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF57 UCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 1 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF57 UCG is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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